Timestamps team: 00:00 Hello! 00:20 Introduction to the ODR-1X 01:27 Pedal controls and features 03:07 Today’s rig and plan 04:16 Clean tone reference chords and turning on the ODR-1X 05:06 Pushed clean tones 06:50 Indie/alternative rock tones 09:00 Classic rock tones 10:42 Hard rock tones 12:26 Punk rock tones 13:33 Progressive rock tones 14:40 Metal tones 16:17 ODR-1X as a boost into an overdriven amp 17:04 Bass Cut knob roll off test 18:33 True Bypass vs Buffered Bypass test 20:06 Fender Telecaster indie rock loop 25:10 Epiphone Les Paul classic rock loop and ODR-1 BC comparison (feat. TC Spark Booster) 29:30 My thoughts 29:51 Things I like: sounds and versatility 31:03 Gain Boost and Bass Cut controls 31:47 Build quality, looks, bypass options 32:26 I love that Nobels is listening to guitar players 32:46 What don’t I like? 33:09 The price is decent 33:17 The ODR-mini 2 and should you upgrade your ODR-1? 34:05 My conclusions on the ODR-1X and why you should buy it ----- Nobels pedals at Thomann (EU): thmn.to/thocf/1emj1eaamp Nobels pedals at Sweetwater (USA): sweetwater.sjv.io/k0LDZN -----
I use the Nobels ODR-1 and do not use the bass cut feature. I pair it with a Fender Deluxe Reverb Tone Master. I set the Drive at 9:00, Spectrum at 12:00 and the level at 1:30. In my opinion, the "X" version defeats the original purpose of the ODR-1. It was not made to be your final stage of Overdrive. I use it as an "always on" pedal. I have other pedals for Overdrive and Distortion. The way I use it, it brings my amp to the "sweet spot". BTW, nice job on your video.
Thanks a lot! Interesting points too. What's your main guitar? Single coil or humbucker (or other 😉)? I do think that makes a big difference with the bass response. But yeah, the Nashville guys used the ODR-1 as an always-on Telecaster sweetener, and that's definitely a core use for it. In my vids I like to showcase everything a pedal can do, but for me I'm also much more about the lower gain and transparent tones from the ODR-1, and I love combining it with my Greer Lightspeed and my Timmy. The Gain Boost takes the ODR-1X into a whole different ballpark and I'm here for it, but it needs to be used sparingly and at the right times and it does have huge amounts of heft! Cheers for watching and enjoying 😊
Good evening dear friend, it looks like a decent overdrive with a very nice sound including a pleasant appearance and control, I like it. I have had an overdrive pedal from this brand for some time now, also in green it is probably called Mini, but I am not entirely sure. Greetings Pavel CZ.👍👍👍
Hey Pavel, it's a lovely overdrive and incredibly versatile! Yes, there is also an ODR-mini, which I guess is the one you have (me too!)... but now there is also a new ODR-mini 2! This one just came out as well: thmn.to/thoprod/602237?offid=1&affid=1250 I have a video coming very soon with it too. I love the vibe of the ODR drives - they work so well for all the styles of music I make.
Hey, it's a 2014 Fender FSR Satin Tele in Ocean Blue Candy. Made in Mexico, and it's been my main guitar for 10 years now. Originally it had a single coil neck pickup but I got the neck humbucker put in. I also put the three-saddle bridge on (it originally had a modern Tele 6-saddle bridge). I love this guitar!
Why do people always say it’s a secret pedal or secret weapon among Nashville players. . It’s pretty well known that a lot of Nashville guitarist use it.
It used to be... was a cool story! But it isn't any more, you're right. There might be the odd person who doesn't know about that, I suppose, but most people who know about gear will know.
Ha ha, as long as they're all making each other improve with every new design I guess it's good news for us guitar players! I don't think the ODR-1X is a clone of the Belle, but I need to research and see exactly what the Clipping button on the Belle does...
Yes, I did! It's like that on all the Nobels pedals these days and I think it's a great touch :) The prices are really good - I also have the new ODR-mini 2 and the DEL-mini and they are both highly recommended! Cheers for watching :)
It is a great sounding pedal but like all OD's there is no such thing as the best. There are only OD's that are best for a specific tune that one feels requires it. Because of this I would consider the new mini. I have and use 22 OD's scattered over 3 boards and all 3 boards are patched together to be controlled as one from a switcher and in real time. I only play original material and play 34 tunes I wrote at my gigs.
You're absolutely right... I guess I clickbaited just a little with that title ) Very unlike me, as you know. There's a best overdrive pedal for any setting, and not just a best pedal full stop. Even a pedal that can successfully pull off all the best tones won't be best for some people, as it's not a one-stop option! The new ODR-mini 2 is possibly my absolute favorite the more I play it (video on that coming out this week too!). It's super simple and the Bass Cut roll off knob really elevates it above the original mini. Could definitely be a contender for one of your three boards! If I'm ever in your neck of the woods I'll be at one of your shows for sure!
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Timestamps team:
00:00 Hello!
00:20 Introduction to the ODR-1X
01:27 Pedal controls and features
03:07 Today’s rig and plan
04:16 Clean tone reference chords and turning on the ODR-1X
05:06 Pushed clean tones
06:50 Indie/alternative rock tones
09:00 Classic rock tones
10:42 Hard rock tones
12:26 Punk rock tones
13:33 Progressive rock tones
14:40 Metal tones
16:17 ODR-1X as a boost into an overdriven amp
17:04 Bass Cut knob roll off test
18:33 True Bypass vs Buffered Bypass test
20:06 Fender Telecaster indie rock loop
25:10 Epiphone Les Paul classic rock loop and ODR-1 BC comparison (feat. TC Spark Booster)
29:30 My thoughts
29:51 Things I like: sounds and versatility
31:03 Gain Boost and Bass Cut controls
31:47 Build quality, looks, bypass options
32:26 I love that Nobels is listening to guitar players
32:46 What don’t I like?
33:09 The price is decent
33:17 The ODR-mini 2 and should you upgrade your ODR-1?
34:05 My conclusions on the ODR-1X and why you should buy it
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Nobels pedals at Thomann (EU): thmn.to/thocf/1emj1eaamp
Nobels pedals at Sweetwater (USA): sweetwater.sjv.io/k0LDZN
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Thank you for the great and informative report on our new pedal. Always detailed and of high quality! Best regards from the Nobels team
Thanks very much Team Nobels! The ODR-1X is an absolute beast!
I use the Nobels ODR-1 and do not use the bass cut feature. I pair it with a Fender Deluxe Reverb Tone Master. I set the Drive at 9:00, Spectrum at 12:00 and the level at 1:30. In my opinion, the "X" version defeats the original purpose of the ODR-1. It was not made to be your final stage of Overdrive. I use it as an "always on" pedal. I have other pedals for Overdrive and Distortion. The way I use it, it brings my amp to the "sweet spot". BTW, nice job on your video.
Thanks a lot! Interesting points too. What's your main guitar? Single coil or humbucker (or other 😉)? I do think that makes a big difference with the bass response.
But yeah, the Nashville guys used the ODR-1 as an always-on Telecaster sweetener, and that's definitely a core use for it. In my vids I like to showcase everything a pedal can do, but for me I'm also much more about the lower gain and transparent tones from the ODR-1, and I love combining it with my Greer Lightspeed and my Timmy.
The Gain Boost takes the ODR-1X into a whole different ballpark and I'm here for it, but it needs to be used sparingly and at the right times and it does have huge amounts of heft! Cheers for watching and enjoying 😊
Pre-ordered mine a month ago, can't wait for it to arrive. Till then, I'll just watch the demos. Thanks for sharing 👍
Awesome, they're just coming in to stock in places here in Europe, so hopefully you should get yours soon! It's an amazing pedal.
Good evening dear friend, it looks like a decent overdrive with a very nice sound including a pleasant appearance and control, I like it. I have had an overdrive pedal from this brand for some time now, also in green it is probably called Mini, but I am not entirely sure. Greetings Pavel CZ.👍👍👍
Hey Pavel, it's a lovely overdrive and incredibly versatile! Yes, there is also an ODR-mini, which I guess is the one you have (me too!)... but now there is also a new ODR-mini 2! This one just came out as well: thmn.to/thoprod/602237?offid=1&affid=1250
I have a video coming very soon with it too. I love the vibe of the ODR drives - they work so well for all the styles of music I make.
Hello, what is the model of that Telecaster ?
Hey, it's a 2014 Fender FSR Satin Tele in Ocean Blue Candy. Made in Mexico, and it's been my main guitar for 10 years now. Originally it had a single coil neck pickup but I got the neck humbucker put in. I also put the three-saddle bridge on (it originally had a modern Tele 6-saddle bridge). I love this guitar!
@ Thank you! I just found one used on Reverb, unfortunately I realized it only has 21 frets. I need that 22 fret.
Why do people always say it’s a secret pedal or secret weapon among Nashville players. . It’s pretty well known that a lot of Nashville guitarist use it.
It used to be... was a cool story! But it isn't any more, you're right. There might be the odd person who doesn't know about that, I suppose, but most people who know about gear will know.
I can hear right THRU it! \m/
Ha ha, it's that transparent ;) Until you add the Gain Boost, that is!
@@RichWordsMusic Yeah.
The bass cut is obv post gain cos the more gain you dial in, the MORE low end you hear!
29db of boost!!! Look out preamps the ODRX is coming!
Watch out watch out, ODR-1X is about! It's a real beast with the Gain Boost on for sure 😎
So the Nobels ODR-1X is a clone of the Wampler Belle which is a clone + improvements of the Nobels ODR-1.
But with an added boost
Ha ha, as long as they're all making each other improve with every new design I guess it's good news for us guitar players! I don't think the ODR-1X is a clone of the Belle, but I need to research and see exactly what the Clipping button on the Belle does...
And what a Boost it is! Super gnarly.
p.s...did you know the indicators on the knobs, glow in the dark ? 🤫 p.p.s....the Nobels "mini" ODR under $70 USD. New Nobels
"mini" delay $99 USD
Yes, I did! It's like that on all the Nobels pedals these days and I think it's a great touch :) The prices are really good - I also have the new ODR-mini 2 and the DEL-mini and they are both highly recommended! Cheers for watching :)
It is a great sounding pedal but like all OD's there is no such thing as the best. There are only OD's that are best for a specific tune that one feels requires it. Because of this I would consider the new mini. I have and use 22 OD's scattered over 3 boards and all 3 boards are patched together to be controlled as one from a switcher and in real time. I only play original material and play 34 tunes I wrote at my gigs.
You're absolutely right... I guess I clickbaited just a little with that title ) Very unlike me, as you know. There's a best overdrive pedal for any setting, and not just a best pedal full stop. Even a pedal that can successfully pull off all the best tones won't be best for some people, as it's not a one-stop option!
The new ODR-mini 2 is possibly my absolute favorite the more I play it (video on that coming out this week too!). It's super simple and the Bass Cut roll off knob really elevates it above the original mini. Could definitely be a contender for one of your three boards! If I'm ever in your neck of the woods I'll be at one of your shows for sure!
👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers my friend!
Odd way to pronounce “Blues Driver”. I jest, love my ODR-1
Ha ha, gotta have a drive in every color though, right?! 😉 That's blue and green covered...
That red dot looks like a promo sticker.
Please remove it and just make a gray inscription or something.
It is a sticker! Maybe I should've taken it off for the video, sorry ;)
@@RichWordsMusic Aaaah that's a relief. Thanks for mentioning it.